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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.88, 4,664.63 and 1,261.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.88, 4,664.63 and 1,261.14 is: 1,891.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.88 : 4,664.63 = 1,261.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.88/4,664.63 = 1,261.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.88x = 4,664.63 × 1,261.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.88x = 5,882,751.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,882,751.48/3,109.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.63

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